DANIEL C. HOPKINS , of Hackensack, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the age of 27 years. He was 2002 graduate of Fair Lawn High School. He had worked as an HVAC technician for Fritz Air Conditioning of Parsippany. Cherished son of Nicole Hatton and her husband Daniel of Hackensack and Daniel J. Hopkins and his wife Lisa of Emerson. Dearest brother of Michael A. Grieco and Charly Lynn Hatton both of Hackensack, and Karli Ann Hopkins, Demi Hopkins, and Tori Hopkins  all of Emerson. Adored grandson of Charles Venezia of Wayne and Linda (nee Torre) Venezia of Rochelle Park. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening at the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack from

6 - 9 PM concluding with a Prayer Service at 8:45 PM.